Toni Payne scores for Sevilla again: Super Falcons star suffers loss to Ajibade's Atletico Madrid

Super Falcons of Nigeria star Toni Payne once again found the back of the net for Sevilla.

Payne continued her sensational start to the season as Sevilla suffered a 1-2 loss to Atletico Madrid in a Primera División Femenina de Fútbol played on Saturday, October 7, 2023.

Sevilla FC Femenino suffered a defeat against Atlético de Madrid at home.

Despite numerous tries, Cristian Toro's team ultimately leaves empty-handed despite arriving with positive vibes following their first victory of the season last Wednesday.

Leicy Santos converted a ball through to her by Anna-Maria Crnogorcevic in the 35th minute to give the away side the lead.

That was the only goal of the first half as Atletico Madrid went to the halftime break level.

Leicy Santos appeared again to score Atlético's second in the 73 minutes of the game from a ball by Marta Cardona.

Sevilla issued another warning after the break, but Sullastres responded with an outstanding stop.

Then, not long after, in the game's 56th minute, Toni Payne outplayed Sevillian goalkeeper Lola Gallardo with a brilliant play from the right side.

After scoring the equalizer, Sevilla FC appeared to be playing more loosely and considering their alternatives for a comeback.

Sevilla could not find the equalizer as Rasheedat Ajibade's Atletico Madrid held on for the win.

After a challenging week of football, the first Sevilla women's team now has three points left in the standings.

Payne started all four Super Falcons games at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup as they were knocked out by the Lionesses of England via penalties in the round of 16.

On her return to Sevilla, Payne received a playful beating from her teammates that went viral.

In the Andalusian Cup final, Payne again was not named in the starting lineup for Sevilla against Sporting de Huelva

Payne latched on to the ball to put Sevilla in front, and it turned out to be the winner as they won the Andalucia Cup.

Payne took to social media to celebrate her first trophy of the new season.

The losses have left the team with mixed emotions as they work toward their next goal, which is the encounter against Valencia CF on Saturday, October 14 at the Jess Navas Stadium.